AVP, Senior Legal Counsel- Litigation

AT&T•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. We are seeking motivated, self-reliant lawyers with unique litigation experience to join our Litigation team. This role involves managing a fast-paced, diverse, and complex national commercial litigation docket, working closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients. Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 6 years of experience are required. Well-qualified candidates will have trial experience at federal government agencies (e.g., DOJ, SEC, or US Attorney) or large law firms, or supervisory experience in large corporate litigation departments. Class-action, mass tort, or MDL experience are a plus. Interested candidates should provide a resume, writing sample, references, and GPA / class rank. Office position located in Dallas. Overall Purpose: A highly experienced attorney with 6+ years of law experience, supervises a team of attorneys, provides strategic legal counsel, and manages complex legal matters to ensure compliance and protect the organization’s interests. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Managing Complex Legal Matters: Oversee and manage complex legal projects, including litigation, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. • Providing Strategic Legal Counsel: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to senior leadership and company managers on a wide range of legal issues. • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and implement risk management strategies. • Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate significant corporate legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the organization’s interests. • Team Leadership and Internal Operations: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of experienced attorneys, and manage part of the internal operations of the Law Department. Job Contribution: An industry-recognized expert, developing resolutions for critical issues and significant design matters. Innovates and implements company-wide technologies and/or processes, impacting future concepts and products. As a senior strategic advisor, their actions have long-term effects on company success. Works autonomously, continuously engaging with senior leaders and often serving as an external spokesperson.

Requirements

Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 6 years of experience are required.
Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law in assigned state.
6+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Well-qualified candidates will have trial experience at federal government agencies (e.g., DOJ, SEC, or US Attorney) or large law firms, or supervisory experience in large corporate litigation departments.
Class-action, mass tort, or MDL experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Managing Complex Legal Matters: Oversee and manage complex legal projects, including litigation, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Providing Strategic Legal Counsel: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to senior leadership and company managers on a wide range of legal issues.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and implement risk management strategies.
Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate significant corporate legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.
Team Leadership and Internal Operations: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of experienced attorneys, and manage part of the internal operations of the Law Department.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone